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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

Provision of individualised services and support is central to the disability and community services sectors. In this unit you will focus on the knowledge and skills required to organise, provide and monitor support services established in the individual service plan developed with the individual. Your role in developing and implementing the plan will be critical in ensuring that client preferences are recognised and addressed across a range of life areas.

This unit is taught with:

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support

CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred services

CHCDIS008 Facilitate community inclusion and participation

This unit is assessed with:

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Element:

Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people with disability

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify changes in the legal, political and social frameworks within which the work is undertaken
1.2 Identify ways society can affect the level of impairment experienced by a person with disability
1.3 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding disability and acknowledge their potential impact when working in disability contexts
1.4 Develop and adjust own approaches to facilitate empowerment

Element:

Facilitate choice and self-determination

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Using a person-centred approach work in a manner that acknowledges the person with disability as their own expert
3.2 Facilitate person-centred options for action on relevant issues and discuss with the person and/or family and/or carer and/or relevant other
3.3 Provide assistance to the person with disability to facilitate communication of their personal goals
3.4 Provide person-centred support in a manner that encourages and empowers the person with disability to make their own choices
3.5 Assist with strategies to ensure that the person is comfortable with any decisions that are being made on their behalf
3.6 Assist with accessing advocacy services and other complaint mechanisms as required

Element:

Foster human rights

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assist the person with disability to understand their rights
2.2 Deliver services that ensure the rights and needs of the person are upheld in the context of person-centeredness
2.3 Ensure the cultural needs of the person are identified, accepted and upheld
2.4 Identify breaches of human rights and respond and report according to organisation procedures
2.5 Identify indications of possible abuse and/or neglect and report according to organisation procedure

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. This will enhance your capacity to provide individualised supports and services to the people you support

This course is assessed in accordance with competency based assessment. The unit CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support is assessed with the unit CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability.

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria). You will receive a full assessment brief on date tbc and it will be available on the Blackboard site accessed via MyRMIT.

Assessment Task 1: Understanding theory – short answer questions

You will use the information, discussions and materials from the workshops and your own reading and experience to consider what empowerment, self-determination, independence, advocacy and self-management mean, and how the lives of people with a disability are enhanced by positive attitudes and practices

Working in small groups and using your knowledge and experience, the materials provided and discussions from the workshops, respond to the case study and questions below about person with multiple disability who is in a time of transition. You will consider the personal support needs, individual and family circumstances, and the roles and responsibilities of a Community Support Organisation (CSO) and disability support workers (DSW), The responses should be be based on your agency’s policy and procedure with practical examples which add to the evidence of your knowledge and skills.

Assessment Task 3: Professional Discussion and performance evidence

This describes skills and knowledge you can demonstrate via your job role in facilitating the empowerment of people with a disability and providing individualised support. This will be provided via a professional discussion and presentation of workplace evidence during planned workplace visits

When you have completed all unit tasks to “Satisfactorily completed” standard, you will be signed off as “Competency Achieved” in this unit

Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix for this unit will be available from the Program Coordinator

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for SubmissionsYou must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.

AttendanceIt is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.